$500 Poker Freeroll
August 22, 2026
A private tournament for Royal Gambit Poker readers. Free to enter — you need two things to play: a Stake.com account opened through Royal Gambit Poker, and our tournament password. We send you both.
Entry is free, but re-buys and the add-on are $1.50 each. Players who already have a balance re-enter in one click — the ones who don't are stuck at the cashier while the blinds go up. Deposit whatever you're comfortable with in advance and you're covered.
How it works
- Enter your email above
We send your exclusive tournament password straight away.
- Open a Stake.com account
Free to create. Use our link so your entry is registered to Royal Gambit.
- Take your free seat
You start with 5,000 chips. Bust out? Re-buy for $1.50 and get another 5,000. The add-on gives you 5,000 more for $1.50.
- Play on August 22, 2026
Enter the password in the poker lobby and take your seat.
Straight answer: Royal Gambit Poker is an official Stake.com affiliate. When you open an account through our link and play, Stake pays us a small share of the rake — at no extra cost to you, ever. That is how we fund the prize pool and keep the site free. You get a cheap shot at a real prize; we get a player. No catch buried in the small print.
Questions
Is it really free to enter?
Yes. Entry costs nothing and you start with 5,000 chips. Re-buys and add-ons are optional and cost $1.50 each — you never have to buy one.
Do I have to deposit money?
Not to enter. You only need funds in your account if you bust out and want to re-buy, or if you want the add-on for another 5,000 chips. Plenty of players go the whole way on their starting stack.
Can I play from my country?
If your country is not on the list below, you can play. Stake.com does not accept players from these countries and territories:
Afghanistan · American Samoa · Argentina · Australia · Austria · Belgium · Brazil · Cayman Islands · Colombia · Congo (Democratic Republic of the) · Croatia · Cuba · Curaçao · Cyprus · Czech Republic · Denmark · France · Germany · Greece · Guam · Iran · Iraq · Israel · Italy · North Korea · Liberia · Lithuania · Malta · Mexico · Netherlands · Northern Mariana Islands · Ontario (Canada) · PBA Province · Peru · Portugal · Puerto Rico · Serbia · Slovakia · South Sudan · Spain · Sudan · Sweden · Syria · United Kingdom · United States · Virgin Islands (U.S.) · Zimbabwe
In Canada, only Ontario is restricted. This list is taken from Stake.com's Terms of Service (see “Prohibited Jurisdictions”), which is the authoritative source and may change. If you are unsure, check there or contact Stake.com before registering.
How do I get my winnings?
Straight into your Stake.com account balance the moment the tournament ends, and withdrawable immediately. No wagering requirement, no waiting period, no hoops.
What game is it?
No-Limit Texas Hold'em. You start with 5,000 chips. Re-buys and add-ons each give you another 5,000 for $1.50.
What time does it start where I am?
22:00 UTC on Saturday, August 22, 2026. That is 6:00 PM in Montreal and Quebec City, 7:00 PM in Halifax, 5:00 PM in Winnipeg, 4:00 PM in Calgary and Edmonton, 3:00 PM in Vancouver, 5:00 PM in Ecuador and 6:00 PM in Chile.
How do I get the password?
Enter your email above and we send it immediately, along with your Stake.com sign-up link. Check your spam folder if it has not arrived within a few minutes.
What happens after the freeroll?
This is not a one-off. Royal Gambit runs a members-only freeroll every week, and once you are on the list we email you the password for each one automatically. On top of that, Stake runs No-Limit Hold'em tournaments around the clock — roughly one every 30 minutes, buy-ins from $2 up — and the lobby shows every start time in your own local timezone, so there is always something running when you are awake.
Seats are limited
Get your password now before the tournament fills up.